Although made famous by Chrysler's Lee Iaccoca, the phrase was originally a quote from Thomas Paine. The quote strikes a chord with this month's theme of Agile Development. Businesses that just strive to keep up are at great risk of falling behind or, worse, becoming obsolete. On the other hand, businesses that are innovative and continually try to stay ahead tend to thrive. The businesses that are likely to succeed ...
I believe the most valuable skill of a manager or leader at any level is their ability and willingness to learn. My wife calls this having a teachable spirit. Whether we are new to management or are a senior executive, we have to be willing to learn. I've taken lots of courses and seminars on how to manage and lead people but my most valuable teachings come from life experiences ...
"The Project Charter -- Blueprint for Success," by Chuck McKeever -- A project charter is your insurance policy to get management commitment, resources, and stakeholder buy-in to ensure success. "Safety Check," by Steven M. Smith -- Learn how to create and measure safety in your meetings so people will participate and not merely observe. "Building Successful Software Development Teams Using TSP and Effective Communication Networks," by Dr. William R. Nichols ...
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